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SOLE Medial Column Fusion Plate

K210157510(k) TraditionalCleared Apr 20, 202189-day reviewClass II21 CFR 888.3030

Data to Oct 25, 2026 (FDA decisions) Oct 12, 2026 (recalls) Sep 30, 2026 (MAUDE) refreshed weekly, last Nov 3, 2026

Orthofix Srl · HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone

Cleared on Apr 20, 2021 as substantially equivalent to K203511 (Paragon 28, Inc., 2020) and 3 other predicates after an 89-day review. Its family tree reaches back 14 generations to 1979.

Decided
Apr 20, 2021
Review
89 days
Class
Class II
Product code
HRS
Recalls
None
Predicates
4

Its longest line of descent runs back 14 generations to K792022 (1979). 220 ancestors in all. No later device cites it as a predicate yet.

Other ancestors, by year cleared 2020: 1 other ancestor2014: 1 other ancestor2009: 8 other ancestors2019: 1 other ancestor2013: 2 other ancestors2012: 2 other ancestors2011: 3 other ancestors2007: 6 other ancestors2006: 13 other ancestors2005: 12 other ancestors2003: 7 other ancestors2001: 20 other ancestors1996: 14 other ancestors2010: 11 other ancestors2008: 10 other ancestors2004: 13 other ancestors2002: 14 other ancestors2000: 17 other ancestors1999: 8 other ancestors1998: 11 other ancestors1990: 5 other ancestors1994: 6 other ancestors1993: 3 other ancestors1995: 6 other ancestors1991: 1 other ancestor1989: 2 other ancestors1992: 3 other ancestors1997: 6 other ancestorsReference device: K974186 · Orthofix External Fixation Screw (Pin) with Hydroxyapatite Coating · Orthofix Srl · 1998Reference device: K053261 · Orthofix Titanium Nailing Systems · Orthofix Srl · 2005Reference device: K173458 · ORTHOFIX CHIMAERA Hip Fracture System - Trochanteric Nailing System · Orthofix Srl · 2017K792022 · Herbert Bone Screw · Zimmer, Inc. · 1979 · recalledK974876 · Bionx Distal Radius Screw · Bionx Implants, Inc. · 1998K992947 · Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570C · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999K012001 · Smartscrew · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001K030900 · Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton System · Inion, Ltd. · 2003K043248 · Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel. Model AR-8921DS · Arthrex, Inc. · 2005K052776 · Tightrope Acromioclavicular (AC) Device, Titanium, Stainless Steel , Models AR-2257, AR-TBD · Arthrex, Inc. · 2005K082095 · Ultraslide Acromioclavicular and Syndesmotic Repair Device · Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. · 2008×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K112111 (2011), K113760 (2012) ×2: 2 generations cleared close together, K132502 (2013), K140769 (2014) K173135 · VariAx 2 System · Stryker GmbH · 2017K180500 · VariAx 2 System · Stryker GmbH · 201819801990200020102020
Other ancestors, by generation 1 generation back: 3 other ancestors2 generations back: 13 other ancestors3 generations back: 29 other ancestors4 generations back: 36 other ancestors5 generations back: 29 other ancestors6 generations back: 19 other ancestors7 generations back: 19 other ancestors8 generations back: 21 other ancestors9 generations back: 11 other ancestors10 generations back: 9 other ancestors11 generations back: 9 other ancestors12 generations back: 5 other ancestors13 generations back: 3 other ancestors K180500 · VariAx 2 System · Stryker GmbH · 2018K173135 · VariAx 2 System · Stryker GmbH · 2017K140769 · Variax 2 System · Stryker Trauma AG · 2014K132502 · Variax 2 System · Stryker Trauma AG · 2013K113760 · Variax Superior and Anterior, Lateral and Midshaft Clavicle Plates Variax Aiming Blocks & Joystick · Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Dba Stryker Orthopaedics · 2012K112111 · Acu-Sinch Repair System and Acumed Suture Anchor · Acumed, LLC · 2011K082095 · Ultraslide Acromioclavicular and Syndesmotic Repair Device · Smith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. · 2008K052776 · Tightrope Acromioclavicular (AC) Device, Titanium, Stainless Steel , Models AR-2257, AR-TBD · Arthrex, Inc. · 2005K043248 · Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel. Model AR-8921DS · Arthrex, Inc. · 2005K030900 · Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton System · Inion, Ltd. · 2003K012001 · Smartscrew · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001K992947 · Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570C · Bionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999K974876 · Bionx Distal Radius Screw · Bionx Implants, Inc. · 1998K792022 · Herbert Bone Screw · Zimmer, Inc. · 1979 · recalled−10−50
  1. Root · 14 generations backK792022 Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc. · 1979 · Recalled
  2. 10 generations between
  3. 3 generations backK140769 Variax 2 SystemStryker Trauma AG · 2014
  4. 2 generations backK173135 VariAx 2 SystemStryker GmbH · 2017
  5. 1 generation backK180500 VariAx 2 SystemStryker GmbH · 2018
  6. This deviceK210157 SOLE Medial Column Fusion PlateOrthofix Srl · 2021
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  1. Root · 14 generations backK792022 Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc. · 1979 · Recalled
  2. 13 generations backK974876 Bionx Distal Radius ScrewBionx Implants, Inc. · 1998
  3. 12 generations backK992947 Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570CBionx Implants, Ltd. · 1999
  4. 11 generations backK012001 SmartscrewBionx Implants, Ltd. · 2001
  5. 10 generations backK030900 Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton SystemInion, Ltd. · 2003
  6. 9 generations backK043248 Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS…Arthrex, Inc. · 2005
  7. 8 generations backK052776 Tightrope Acromioclavicular (AC) Device, Titanium, Stainless Steel…Arthrex, Inc. · 2005
  8. 7 generations backK082095 Ultraslide Acromioclavicular and Syndesmotic Repair DeviceSmith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc. · 2008
  9. 6 generations backK112111 Acu-Sinch Repair System and Acumed Suture AnchorAcumed, LLC · 2011
  10. 5 generations backK113760 Variax Superior and Anterior, Lateral and Midshaft Clavicle Plates…Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Dba Stryker Orthopaedics · 2012
  11. 4 generations backK132502 Variax 2 SystemStryker Trauma AG · 2013
  12. 3 generations backK140769 Variax 2 SystemStryker Trauma AG · 2014
  13. 2 generations backK173135 VariAx 2 SystemStryker GmbH · 2017
  14. 1 generation backK180500 VariAx 2 SystemStryker GmbH · 2018
  15. This deviceK210157 SOLE Medial Column Fusion PlateOrthofix Srl · 2021
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Line of descent and top descendants

GenerationNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
−14K792022Herbert Bone ScrewZimmer, Inc.19796
−13K974876Bionx Distal Radius ScrewBionx Implants, Inc.1998—
−12K992947Cannulated Smartscrew Models 224540C, 224570CBionx Implants, Ltd.1999—
−11K012001SmartscrewBionx Implants, Ltd.2001—
−10K030900Inion Otps Biodegradable Fixaton SystemInion, Ltd.2003—
−9K043248Tightrope Syndesmosis Repair Kit, Titanium, Model AR-8920DS; Stainless Steel.…Arthrex, Inc.2005—
−8K052776Tightrope Acromioclavicular (AC) Device, Titanium, Stainless Steel , Models…Arthrex, Inc.2005—
−7K082095Ultraslide Acromioclavicular and Syndesmotic Repair DeviceSmith & Nephew Endoscopy, Inc.2008—
−6K112111Acu-Sinch Repair System and Acumed Suture AnchorAcumed, LLC2011—
−5K113760Variax Superior and Anterior, Lateral and Midshaft Clavicle Plates Variax…Howmedica Osteonics Corp., Dba Stryker Orthopaedics2012—
−4K132502Variax 2 SystemStryker Trauma AG2013—
−3K140769Variax 2 SystemStryker Trauma AG2014—
−2K173135VariAx 2 SystemStryker GmbH2017—
−1K180500VariAx 2 SystemStryker GmbH2018—
0 (this device)K210157SOLE Medial Column Fusion PlateOrthofix Srl2021—

Other ancestors by year cleared

Year clearedDevicesWith a Class I recall
198920
199050
199110
199230
199330
199460
199560
1996140
199760
1998110
199980
2000170
2001200
2002140
200370
2004130
2005120
2006130
200760
2008100
200980
2010110
201130
201220
201320
201410
201910
202010
FIG. 1 — Lineage of K210157, 1979–2021Source: FDA 510(k) summaries, read by 510(k) Report · How lineage is built

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Sources: FDA 510(k) database (decision fields), the FDA summary (predicates and indications), FDA recall and enforcement reports, and MAUDE; processed by 510(k) Report. Verify on FDA.gov · Methodology and accuracy.

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What was it cleared against? (4)

Devices the submitter claimed this one is substantially equivalent to (*), and reference devices cited for a specific test or feature (†), as written in the FDA summary.

TypeNumberDeviceApplicantDecidedRecalls
*K203511Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System
Summary page 4
…evice 510(k) Manufacturer Number Baby Gorilla/Gorilla Plating System (formerly K203511 Paragon 28, Inc. ParaLock Plating SystemTM) Additional Predicate Devices VariAx 2 System…
Paragon 28, Inc.2020—
*K180500VariAx 2 System
Summary page 4
…Plating System (formerly K203511 Paragon 28, Inc. ParaLock Plating SystemTM) Additional Predicate Devices VariAx 2 System K180500 Stryker GmbH VLP Foot, Plating, Screw System K090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc Salvation 3Di Plating System…
Stryker GmbH2018—
*K090675Smith & Nephew, Inc. VLP Foot Plating, Screw System and Accessories
Summary page 4
…SystemTM) Additional Predicate Devices VariAx 2 System K180500 Stryker GmbH VLP Foot, Plating, Screw System K090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc Salvation 3Di Plating System K140792 Wright Medical Reference Devices Orthofi…
Smith & Nephew, Inc.2009—
*K140792Salvation 3DI Plating System
Summary page 4
…K180500 Stryker GmbH VLP Foot, Plating, Screw System K090675 Smith & Nephew, Inc Salvation 3Di Plating System K140792 Wright Medical Reference Devices Orthofix Fixation Screws with HA coated K974186 Orthofix Srl Veronail Screw…
Wrightmedicaltechnologyinc20141
†K974186Orthofix External Fixation Screw (Pin) with Hydroxyapatite CoatingOrthofix Srl1998—
†K053261Orthofix Titanium Nailing SystemsOrthofix Srl2005—
†K173458ORTHOFIX CHIMAERA Hip Fracture System - Trochanteric Nailing SystemOrthofix Srl2017—

Also cleared against K203511: 5 other devices →

What descends from it?

No later submission names this one as a predicate yet.

Has anything in its family been recalled? (0 Class I)

No FDA recall names this device.

No ancestor or descendant has a Class I recall.

What does this lineage say?

  • The line of descent spans 42 years and passes through 11 companies; a new generation was cleared every 1.8 years on median.
  • 42 of the 220 ancestors have a recall of any class.
  • 5 other devices also cite its predicate K203511.

How does its category compare?

All HRS devices

HRS Plate, Fixation, Bone: FDA decisions, review times, recalls and adverse event reports over 20 years. 2021, this device’s year, is highlighted.

FDA decisions per year · HRS

54in 2025

2007: 352008: 352009: 472010: 492011: 432012: 592013: 562014: 762015: 562016: 442017: 572018: 402019: 462020: 482021: 402022: 472023: 402024: 542025: 542026 (partial year): 51
2007high 76 (2014) · low 35 (2007)2026

2026 to Oct 25, outlined.

Median 510(k) review, days · HRS

90in 2025

2007: 63 days median2008: 87 days median2009: 85 days median2010: 100 days median2011: 88 days median2012: 106 days median2013: 89 days median2014: 57 days median2015: 97 days median2016: 109 days median2017: 122 days median2018: 116 days median2019: 89 days median2020: 88 days median2021: 87 days median2022: 144 days median2023: 120 days median2024: 96 days median2025: 90 days median2026 (partial year): 82 days median
2007high 144 (2022) · low 57 (2014)2026

Receipt to decision; years with fewer than 3 clearances left blank.

Recalls per year · HRS

1in 2025

2007: 22008: 112009: 32010: 162011: 52012: 42013: 112015: 72016: 52017: 32018: 22019: 252020: 12021: 92022: 32023: 12025: 12026 (partial year): 3
2007high 25 (2019) · low 0 (2014)2026

Class I (0 since 2007) Class II/III not classified

Adverse event reports per year · HRS

2,306in 2025

2007: 3392008: 3112009: 4352010: 4912011: 7732012: 1,6632013: 2,6432014: 2,4132015: 3,0952016: 2,2762017: 2,2202018: 2,6632019: 3,3592020: 2,7902021: 2,4422022: 1,7002023: 2,0492024: 1,8492025: 2,306
2007high 3,359 (2019) · low 311 (2008)2025

MAUDE reports naming product code HRS, not matched to any one device; reports are not rates.

View these four charts as a table
YearDecisionsMedian 510(k) review, daysRecalls (Class I)MAUDE reports
200735632339
2008358711311
200947853435
20104910016491
201143885773
20125910641,663
20135689112,643
2014765702,413
2015569773,095
20164410952,276
20175712232,220
20184011622,663
20194689253,359
2020488812,790
2021408792,442
20224714431,700
20234012012,049
2024549601,849
2025549012,306
202651823—

What is it indicated for?

The SOLE™ Medial Column Fusion Plate is intended to provide bone fixation.

The SOLE™ Medial Column Fusion Plate is indicated for orthopedic applications within the anatomical area of the foot and ankle, including but not limited to the medial column (consisting of the first metatarsal, medial cuneiform, navicular and talus). Specific indicated procedures include:

- Arthrodesis;

- Joint depression stabilization;

- Fracture and/or osteotomy fixation;

- Reconstruction;

- Revision

to be performed for conditions such as Charcot neuroarthropathy.

Indications for use as stated in the FDA summary.

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510(k) Report. “K210157: SOLE Medial Column Fusion Plate.” Lineage record from FDA 510(k) data and the FDA summary. Updated Nov 3, 2026. Accessed Nov 6, 2026. https://510kreport.com/device/K210157

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Record history
  • FDA decision record loaded May 2, 2026
  • Summary read Oct 13, 2026 (extraction version 9eaa42aa01ed)
  • Lineage and recalls computed Nov 3, 2026
  • Page last updated Nov 3, 2026